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Samurai Nature Retreat
About this experience
I have provided one of the most popular samurai experience at Japan. Over 5,000 people have enjoyed with rating 4.99 stars during 8 years!! Also appearing on the official Olympic channel You will gain more awareness about your body and mind, through practicing swordsmanship, physical exercises from ancient Japanese tradition, meditation. It will be held in the most beautiful natural setting in Japan. Sounds play a critical role in this program. All things, including humans and objects, are said to emit vibrations and sounds. We will shower you with healing sounds. The healing sounds will purify you, while the sounds of flute and energizes you. There also will be playing music improvised on the spot for you along with authentic sword dance, that will reach your soul and ignite your heart.
What to expect
In this sacred place surrounded by nature, we offer an opportunity to rejuvenate your mind and body and rediscover your true self through samurai wisdom, artistic performance, healing sounds, and the power of nature and the power of the eight million gods, the spirituality of Japan that has been passed down since ancient times. The host Yusuke is a teacher and performer of Japanese sword art who is the champion of the sword skill tournament. Yoshino is dancing & singing artist. They are both accomplished artists who perform around the world. ◎program 1. Introducing 2. Changing the clothes into "kimono" and "hakama" is samurai style. 3.Cleanse your body and mind with the clean water of the river 4.A performance of the sword of beginnings by Yusuke, the winner of the Japanese competition 5. Sound meditation to purify the mind 6. Standing Zen meditation in the nature 7. Practicing swordsmanship You'll learn how to handle the Japanese sword(katana) with unsharpened one(not real sword) and basic movement. Japanese swordsmanship and meditation will help realign your body-mind, and find your central axis. 8. Performance of samurai art 9. Photo shoot
What’s included
- kimono, hakama, unsharpened sword
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Samurai Nature Retreat
Meeting & pickup
- Please meet at Uenohara Station. Uenohara Station is an hour by train from Shinjuku Station and 2.5 hours from Narita Airport. By car, it is 50 minutes from Shinjuku and 2 hours from Narita Airport.
End point
- Please meet at Uenohara Station. Uenohara Station is an hour by train from Shinjuku Station and 2.5 hours from Narita Airport. By car, it is 50 minutes from Shinjuku and 2 hours from Narita Airport.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The event will be held indoors on rainy days and midsummer days.
- 足腰が悪い方は急な坂など一部行けない場所がありますがほとんどの体験に参加することができます
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.